Mantle plumes are areas of hot, upwelling mantle and hot spots develops above these plumes as noted in the map above. magma generated by the hot spot rises through the rigid plates of the lithosphere and produces active volcanoes at the earth's surface. as oceanic volcanoes move away from the hot spot, they cool and subside, producing islands, atolls, and seamounts. as the magma cools in the water it forms rocks

An example of a trait that would be considered acquired and inherited is a. a cleft chin b. muscle tone c. scar tissue d. freckled skin

This question is only for applicants to scholars for medicine or scholars for dental medicine: what aspects about medicine (or dental medicine) intrigue you? describe how these aspects influence your life. (100-650 words)

Which statements best describe the differences or similarities between a comparative investigation and an experimental investigation? check all that apply. experimental investigations are best for showing cause-and-effect relationships, while comparative investigations do not necessarily show this type of relationship. comparative investigations are often impractical and unrealistic, while experimental investigations are the most practical and realistic kinds of investigations. comparative investigations allow for the use of a wide range of variables but do not have a control group, while experimental investigations involve variables that can be controlled. both experimental investigations and comparative investigations are designed to answer scientific questions. both experimental investigations and comparative investigations focus on making observations rather than collecting new data.